Woman Buys Her Mother a Heartfelt Gift With Her First Salary as an Education Assistant

• A South African woman used her very first salary as an education assistant to surprise her mother, making the moment extra special
• She treated her mom to a lovely lunch and also bought her a brand-new phone, combining thoughtfulness with practicality
• The heartfelt gesture resonated with viewers online, who praised her for showing gratitude, love, and appreciation for her mom
• Briefly News spoke to Rivoninga Khumbuza, who shared her gratitude and personal growth journey as an Education Assistant

South Africans were moved by a woman who used her first salary to treat her mother to a meaningful gift and a special day.

TikTok user @tshego_seabi has touched hearts online after revealing how she spent her very first salary as an education assistant. Instead of using the money on herself, she decided to treat her mother to a special day.

She took her mom out for lunch, creating an opportunity to enjoy quality time together. The video shows the heartfelt moment as Tshego hands her mother a neatly wrapped gift bag. Her mother’s eyes light up with curiosity and excitement as she unwraps it, only to discover a brand new phone inside.

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The genuine surprise and joy on her face made the moment even more touching, showing that it wasn’t the monetary value of the gift that mattered, but the thoughtfulness and love behind it. This small yet significant gesture captured the essence of appreciation and left many viewers inspired to create similar meaningful experiences for their own loved ones.

The comments under the post noted how the genuine reactions made the clip feel authentic, emphasising that the connection and shared joy between them was the real highlight, beyond the gift itself.

The significance of first salaries

Many people remember their first salary as a milestone, but for Tshego, it became a moment to give back to someone who had supported her journey. The video, which shows her mother’s happy reactions, carries a strong message about gratitude and appreciation.

The clip resonated with viewers, with many commenting on the importance of giving back to parents and loved ones when the opportunity arises. For some, it brought back memories of their own gestures of thanks to family members who stood by them.

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By the end, the post wasn’t just about the gift; it was about celebrating the bond between mother and daughter. The story served as a reminder that sometimes the most meaningful purchases are the ones we make for others.

Rivoninga Khumbuza described receiving her first salary as an Education Assistant as a life-changing moment. She explained that it came at the same time she began her honours studies, giving her the financial support she desperately needed. She also shared how the role is helping her grow in her field of psychology while allowing her to support her family in meaningful ways.

“Personally, receiving my first salary as an EA felt like an answered prayer. I enrolled for my honours studies with no financial plan, only the hope that God would provide. My studies started in June, the same month I started working as an EA. That salary was everything, and it still is everything to me."

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On why many young people use their first salaries to spoil loved ones, she explained:

“I believe it’s because they want to show appreciation to their loved ones, and providing for them is one of the ways of doing so.”

Speaking about her experience in the role, she added:

“I am placed under care and support, working under the supervision of a qualified educational psychologist. As a psychology student, I feel like I am gaining insight and experience in so many ways. My skills are improving, and I’m discovering more as time goes by. Insisting on helping my parents with my study fees makes me feel responsible. Experience-wise, I am learning a lot, and I believe this six-month contract will be very productive for me.”

Mzansi reacted to the sweet video

Amanda said:

"At least you got your money, some of us are still waiting. 😭"

onawethu wrote:

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"Beautiful, may the Gud lord grant you more. 🥰"

Rose added:

"Lucky you, babes... We are still waiting. 😭"

Portia Hun commented:

"Nchooo mkhozi u did well, yaz. ❣️"

Check out the TikTok video below:

3 Briefly News stories related to first salaries

• A Cape Town woman shared an emotional video of her grandmother praying over groceries she bought with her first salary.
• A young South African man gained widespread admiration after using his first salary to surprise his family with a meal.
• A woman posted a TikTok video spoiling her man with her first salary after escaping unemployment.

Source: Briefly News